Young's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Young's UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Young's UK
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Cumberland Sausages & Mash + Jude's Ice Cream, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Sausages & Mash | 5.0g |
| Pan-Fried Seabass Fillet | 5.0g |
| Chalkstream Trout Rillets | 5.0g |
| Smashed Avocado with Poached Eggs on Sourdough | 5.0g |
| Crispy Bone Marrow Macaroni Cheese | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Young's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
| Hot Chick Burger Shack Burger | 15.0g |
| 8oz West Country Sirloin Steak | 12.0g |
| Black Pepper Whitebait | 12.0g |
| Bacon, Chilli Cheese Burger Shack Burger | 11.0g |
Every Young's UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Young's UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Young's Original Ale | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Jude's Ice Cream | 1.0g |
| Nocellara Olives | 2.0g |
| Young's Beer Sourdough with Wild Garlic Butter | 3.0g |
| Bramley Apple & Yorkshire Rhubarb Crumble | 3.0g |
| Cumberland Sausages & Mash | 5.0g |
| Pan-Fried Seabass Fillet | 5.0g |
| Chalkstream Trout Rillets | 5.0g |
| Smashed Avocado with Poached Eggs on Sourdough | 5.0g |
| Vegan Brownie with Biscoff Crumb | 5.0g |
| Crispy Bone Marrow Macaroni Cheese | 6.0g |
| Jersey Royals with Sorrel Pesto | 6.0g |
| Eggs Benedict | 6.0g |
| Chicken & Leek Pie | 7.0g |
| Bratwurst Dog | 7.0g |
| Spiced Cauliflower Florets | 7.0g |
| Dry Aged West Country Beef Rump Sunday Roast | 7.0g |
| The Original Burger Shack Burger | 8.0g |
| Full English Breakfast | 8.0g |
| Shropshire Half Roast Chicken Sunday Roast | 8.0g |
| Youngster's Battered Haddock | 8.0g |
| Plant Based Burger | 9.0g |
| Hertfordshire Chicken Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| Chilli Cheese Burger Shack Burger | 9.0g |
| Loaded Plant Burger Shack Burger | 9.0g |
| Pea, Mint & Goat's Cheese Croquettes | 9.0g |
| Nachos with Jalapenos | 9.0g |
| Mushroom, Leek & Puy Lentil Wellington | 9.0g |
| Short Rib & Brisket British Beef Burger | 10.0g |
| Tater Tots | 10.0g |
| Fish Finger Bagel | 10.0g |
| Bacon, Chilli Cheese Burger Shack Burger | 11.0g |
| Triple-Cooked Chips | 11.0g |
| Curly Fries | 11.0g |
| Pickled Onion Rings with Grana Padano | 11.0g |
| 8oz West Country Sirloin Steak | 12.0g |
| Black Pepper Whitebait | 12.0g |
| Hot Chick Burger Shack Burger | 15.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Young's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Young's UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Young's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil across the estate: Young's features Farrington's Mellow Yellow British cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a named supplier for cooking and dressings, and the pub fryers (triple-cooked chips, curly fries, tater tots, beer-battered haddock, whitebait, croquettes, onion rings) run on rapeseed/vegetable oil; hollandaise and butter sauces are dairy-based. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Young's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Young's UK cooks with rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Young's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Young's UK cooks with rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Young's UK?
Pan-Fried Seabass Fillet is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Young's UK, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Young's UK?
Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Young's UK, at an estimated 20.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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